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Twin River finished undefeated on the day and was crowned champions at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday. The Titans are unbeaten in their last four games. Photo by Jen Johnson

Twin River finished undefeated on the day and was crowned champions at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday. The Titans are unbeaten in their last four games. Photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans crowned champs at Fairbury

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FAIRBURY — The Titans finished the day undefeated at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday to finish as champs in back-to-back years.No. 8 Twin River opened the day defeating Lincoln Northwest 11-1 in 4 innings. The defeated Freeman 4-2 in 6 innings.
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Titans winless, but keeps improving

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
OSCEOLA — Twin River volleyball coach Julie Strain said she has been part of the Titan program since 2007 and she has seen the ups and downs of high school sports, with a pair of solid 18-14 squads and a winless season in the past decade alone.
NCJ photo by Ken Kush

NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Warriors compete at Indianhead

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton continued the golf season on Thursday at the Grand Island Central Catholic Invite at Indianhead Golf Course.The Warriors had two girls playing in the varsity field. Kinzie Sharman finished 48th overall with a 119, while Lylla Sabata finished 52nd with a 121.
Braxtin Fowler caught 5 passes for 54 yards on Friday against McCool Junction. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braxtin Fowler caught 5 passes for 54 yards on Friday against McCool Junction. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans struggle against Mustangs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
McCOOL JUNCTION — The game started a lot better for the Titans than it finished.Twin River (1-1) had their best drive of the night on the opening series — marching 54 yards down the field, capped by an Adam Schroder 3-yard touchdown run.
Titans, Warriors run at Boone Central Invite

Titans, Warriors run at Boone Central Invite

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Titans, Warriors run at Boone Central Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
ALBION — Cool, brisk mornings are the ideal conditions for most runners.Fullerton and Twin River competed on Friday at the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club and runners took advantage of the cooler temperatures.
Rylyn Hemenwaygoes on the attack for Fullerton against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Rylyn Hemenwaygoes on the attack for Fullerton against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warrior fall to No. 4 Cougars, Chargers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GREELEY — The Warriors’ early season struggles continued in Greeley on Thursday.Fullerton was swept on the road by D-1 No. 4 Central Valley, 25-9, 25-12, and Riverside, 25-7, 25-16. The Warriors struggled at times to get into their offense against opposing heavy hitters.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Sept. 3, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans break records in win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENOA — Twin River wanted to make a statement in their season-opener against Giltner and that is exactly what they did.The Titans set a school record for points scored in a game in their 74-20 win over the Hornets. The previous record was 67 points in a game when Twin River defeated Madison in 2023.
Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

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Warriors open season with home win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — The Victory Bell was ringing in Fullerton on Friday.Fullerton (1-0) opened the season with a dominant 56-16 win over Palmer (0-1).“First off, I cannot express enough how proud I am of our young crew,” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said. “I saw awesome effort through the entire game.
Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans winless in first 5 matches

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
HAMPTON — The Titans dropped a pair of matched on Thursday to open the volleyball season.Twin River (0-5) fell to Shelby-Rising City, 25-12, 2519, and Hampton-Heartland, 24-26, 25-12, 25-18.Tricia Kunkee and Madalyn Moeller each finished with 4 kills against Shelby-Rising City.